News: Recently, the Supreme Court directed the Government of Jharkhand to notify 31,468.25 hectares of the Saranda Game Sanctuary as Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary. About Saranda Forest Saranda Forest is located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. The name “Saranda” comes from a local expression meaning “The Land of Seven Hundred Hills,” reflecting its hilly… Continue reading Saranda Forest
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Plant Genome Saviour Awards 2024-25
News: Union Agriculture Minister recently presented ‘Plant Genome Saviour Awards’ to farmers in New Delhi. About Plant Genome Saviour Awards 2024-25 Purpose of the Awards: These awards honour individual farmers, communities, and organizations for their outstanding contributions to conserving traditional seed varieties, protecting plant genetic resources, and promoting biodiversity. Award Categories & Recipients: Recognized entities… Continue reading Plant Genome Saviour Awards 2024-25
Fungus Infections Rise
News: Recently, there has been an increase in Fungal infection in India. About Fungi Fungi are eukaryotic organisms belonging to the Kingdom Fungi. They include a diverse range of forms such as yeasts, molds, truffles, and mushrooms. Most fungi are microscopic, made up of thread-like filaments called hyphae (<10 µm diameter). Hyphae collectively form a… Continue reading Fungus Infections Rise
YBRANT Programme
News: YBRANT Programme was launched by IICA and WNS Global Services on 11th November 2025 to prepare students for leadership roles. About YBRANT Programme Launched by: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and WNS Global Services jointly launched the IICA–WNS YBRANT CSR, ESG & Sustainability Programme Aim: To prepare students for leadership roles that… Continue reading YBRANT Programme
Vanadium Flow Battery
News: Ministry of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs inaugurated India’s largest and first MWh-scale Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) system of 3 MWh capacity. About Vanadium Flow Battery VRFBs are a type of rechargeable flow battery that stores electrical energy in liquid electrolytes containing vanadium ions. How they differ from traditional batteries: Conventional batteries… Continue reading Vanadium Flow Battery
Climate Investment Fund (CIF)
News: The Climate Investment Funds (CIF), a $13 billion program under the World Bank, received $100 million from Germany and Spain to help poor countries deal with climate change impacts. About Climate Investment Fund (CIF) The CIF is an international financing mechanism established to help developing countries address climate change challenges. It was established in… Continue reading Climate Investment Fund (CIF)
Neodymium (Nd)
News: India is set to scale up its neodymium production ninefold to 500 tonnes by the end of FY27, as part of an aggressive push to boost self-reliance in rare earth elements. About Neodymium (Nd) Neodymium (symbol Nd, atomic number 60) is a ductile and malleable silvery-white metal belonging to the lanthanide series of rare-earth… Continue reading Neodymium (Nd)
Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025
News: The Eleventh edition of Joint Military exercise “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025” commenced at Foreign Training Node, Belagavi, Karnataka. About Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025 The 2025 edition is 11th edition of the Indo-Sri Lankan Joint Military Exercise. Location: Foreign Training Node, Belagavi, Karnataka. Objective: To jointly rehearse Sub-Conventional Operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate,… Continue reading Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025
Booker Prize 2025
News: The Booker Prize 2025 was announced in London on November 10, 2025 (early November 11 IST). About Booker Prize 2025 The Booker Prize 2025, one of the most prestigious awards in English-language fiction. Awarded by: The Booker Prize Foundation First award: The Booker Prize was first awarded in 1969 to promote reading and literary excellence.… Continue reading Booker Prize 2025
Key Facts About Bhutan
News: Prime Minister will be visiting the Kingdom of Bhutan from 11-12 November 2025. Key Facts About Bhutan Location: Bhutan is a small, landlocked country in South-Central Asia located on the eastern ridges of the Himalayas. Bordering nations: Bhutan is bordered by the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north and by the Indian states… Continue reading Key Facts About Bhutan
